A Tuscaloosa County high school teacher is under arrest on sex charges involving a student.

Rodrigue “Peyton” Ramzy, 28, is charged with second-degree rape, second-degree sodomy and school employee engaging in a sex act, law enforcement officials announced Monday.

Ramzy, of McCalla, worked at Sipsey Valley High School.

The charges against Ramzy were issued Saturday, said Tuscaloosa County Violent Crimes Unit Capt. Jack Kennedy. His bond was set at $15,000.

Ramzy formerly played football at Tuskegee University and the Birmingham Stallions,

Tuscaloosa County Schools Superintendent Keri Johnson said Ramzy has been placed on administrative leave.

“The Tuscaloosa County School System has high expectations for all faculty and staff,’’ Johnson said in a statement following Ramzy’s arrest. “We expect our employees to conduct themselves professionally and with honor.”

“Please know that TCSS takes all reports of wrongdoing – whether by staff or students – seriously,’’ Johnson said. “TCSS cooperates with law enforcement and works to ensure all matters are appropriately resolved. The safety and well-being of students is our number one priority, at all times.”

“We realize situations like this are very upsetting to our entire community,’’ she said. “Students, please know that school counselors are here to support you, if you need someone to talk with. Also, if you ever have a safety concern to report, please remember our Speak Up for Safety confidential tip line.”